APD Investigating Reported Stolen Paintings (Press Release)

by Public Information Officer, Monday, June 05, 2017, 15:57 (627 days ago)

ABILENE, TX – A 60 year old Lubbock man who was passing through Abilene on his way to the Metroplex alleges someone came into his motel room over the weekend and stole over $2 mil. in paintings, some clothing and a map. Ricky Denzler had rented a room at a motel located at 3417 South 1st in order to visit family. At some point over the weekend Denzler says someone came into his room and stole the 5 paintings, the clothing and a map.

Denzler says he is the artist of the paintings and estimated their value at over $2 million dollars. Denzler did not provide any proof of the paintings. The Abilene Police Department is working this incident as a Burglary of a Habitation. The investigation continues.